Page 113 of One Hellish Wedlock
“I’ve denied him and my decision is final,” Aanya said quietly.
“Hmm. Alright. Just come back, and we’ll figure things out here. Where is he now?”
“Work,” Aanya muttered. “That joint venture thing with Dad’s company is wearing him out here. So, I’m just in the hotel room resting.”
“Then go out,” Navya urged. “Get some air. You need it.”
But Aanya had something else in mind…someone else who could talk to and feel refreshed.Radhika.
“Thanks, Navya. I know what’ll help. I’ll talk to you later, okay?”
“Okay. Call me if you need anything. Love you.”
She disconnected and immediately dialled Radhika’s number. The phone rang several times, but there was no response. Maybe it was on silent. A sudden unease settled in her chest. She tried Rishi’s number next, hoping to get some answers.
He picked up after a few rings. “Hello?”
“Jeeju, where’s Di? I’ve been calling her.”
“Uh... yeah. She’s... she’s resting,” he replied, stumbling over the words.
“Resting?” Aanya’s voice tensed. “Is everything okay? What’s going on?”
Rishi hesitated, then sighed. “I’m at the hospital with her. She had sudden pain again, so I brought her here.”
Aanya froze. Her hand clutched the phone tighter. “What? Pain? But she was fine until I started yesterday. What did the doctor say?”
“They’re running tests. I’ll update you as soon as I know anything.”
Her eyes welled instantly. The memories of Radhika’s previous miscarriages stabbed at her chest. She knew how delicate this pregnancy was and how many precautions were being taken to protect it. Knowing Radhika was in pain again sent her heart spiralling into panic. As soon as Rishi disconnected, Aanya dialled Reyansh.
Despite being in the middle of a conference, he didn’t ignore her call. The moment he heard the tension in her voice, he stepped out and asked her what was wrong.
When she explained, his entire demeanour shifted.
“Pack your things and get to the airport. I’ll meet you there,” he instructed without wasting a second.
Aanya didn’t question him. It was the right thing to do. Nothing else mattered now. Not Cape Town, not their contract, not the fights between them. Radhika and her baby came first.
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Reyansh arrived at the airport to find Aanya already waiting. Without exchanging more than a glance, they boarded the private jet.
“I called Nani,” he told her as they fastened their seatbelts. “Di’s still at the hospital.”
Aanya’s lips trembled. “The baby? Is the baby okay?”
“Hope so. They couldn’t find a heartbeat earlier.”
A lump formed in her throat. But when she noticed the worried expressions on his face, she just reached out and slipped her fingers into his. It was a quiet gesture, but it meant more than words. Reyansh needed the strength, and she had enough to share.
“Nothing will happen to Di or the baby this time,” she assured.
He didn’t speak. He turned to the window instead, letting the tears in his eyes remain unseen. But Aanya knew. She held his hand tighter. She knew what Radhika meant to Reyansh and she prayed for their safety.
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After more than ten gruelling hours in the air, they finally landed in Delhi. Reyansh immediately called Nani and learned Radhika had been discharged and brought home. It was a relief neither of them could put into words.
